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Gujarat Textile Policy: Payroll Assistance (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)

The "Gujarat Textile Policy" introduced by the Industries and Mines Department aims to create a vibrant Textile Sector ecosystem and generate enormous employment opportunities in the State.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

ActivityPayroll AssistanceGarment, Apparel& Made-ups (including Composite Unit) ₹5,000/- per Female Worker & ₹4,000/- per Male Worker per month for a period of 10 yearsTechnical Textile (including Composite Unit) ₹3,000/- per Female Worker & ₹2,000 per Male Worker per month for a period of 10 years

Who can apply

The industrial unit must be recognized as a Labour Intensive Unit.; The scheme is applicable to industrial units in the Garment, Apparel & Made-ups, and Technical Textile sectors (including Composite Units).; The workers must be domiciled in Gujarat and registered under the EPF scheme.; The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the "Gujarat Textile Policy"?

The "Gujarat Textile Policy" is a government initiative aimed at strengthening the textile sector by promoting investment, sustainability, employment generation, and value chain integration.

What is the operative period of the "Gujarat Textile Policy"?

The operative period of the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024 is from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029, covering a span of five years.

How does the policy contribute to employment generation?

The policy focuses on creating a robust textile ecosystem by attracting investments, encouraging MSMEs, supporting women entrepreneurs, and expanding production capacities, thereby generating employment opportunities.

What incentives are provided under the policy?

The policy offers financial assistance, infrastructure support, and subsidies to strengthen textile manufacturing, encourage investment, and support MSMEs, startups, and large enterprises.

What is the objective of the "Payroll Assistance (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)" component?

The objective of this component is to provide financial assistance to labour-intensive industrial units in Gujarat, supporting them in covering the wages of workers and promoting employment in key sectors.

Which industries are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme?

The scheme applies to industrial units operating in Garments, Apparel, Made-ups, and Technical Textiles (including Composite Units).

What type of financial support is provided under this scheme?

The scheme offers monetary assistance to industrial units for the wages of their workers to encourage employment generation.

Is EPF registration mandatory for availing of this benefit?

Yes, EPF registration is mandatory, as only workers registered under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme are considered eligible for payroll assistance.

Can an industrial unit employ workers from other states under this scheme?

No, only workers domiciled in Gujarat are eligible for payroll assistance under this scheme.

How much payroll assistance is given to workers in the Garment, Apparel & Made-ups sector?

In the Garment, Apparel & Made-ups (including Composite Units) sector, the assistance is [?]5,000/- per month for each female worker and [?]4,000/- per month for each male worker for a period of 10 years.

What is the amount of assistance provided to workers in the Technical Textile sector?

In the Technical Textile (including Composite Units) sector, the assistance is [?]3,000/- per month for each female worker and [?]2,000/- per month for each male worker for a period of 10 years.